The Detroit Red Wings have suspended captain Dylan Larkin for refusing to play, according to a report by Ted Kulfan of The Detroit News published Thursday, October 29, 2026.
The suspension stems from Larkin's refusal to participate in team activities, though specific details regarding the circumstances and duration of the discipline were not immediately disclosed.
Larkin, who has served as the Red Wings' captain since 2021, is a central figure for the franchise. The 28-year-old center has spent his entire NHL career with Detroit since being selected 15th overall in the 2014 draft.
The team has not released an official statement on the matter beyond confirming the disciplinary action.
